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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
11
A fragmented report from the Townsville district trotting scene details a push for major changes to racing governance and schedule. Key figures include Petey Mtabry, Glade Veleecan, and officials from the WA and Victorian circuits as plans unfold for new purses, venues, and future meet dates in August.
The Hurdekie Della Club upheld a ban on Coyne for alleged ownership ties while noting other nominees at their annual meeting as Townagills Ture Club seeks appeal. Track action referenced includes the Towers meeting with working horses and heightened stakes as participants faced varying opinions. The article also mentions a hospital benefit event and changes to entry fees, plus a trotting program with anticipated entrants from New Zealand, Melbourne, and Denver Moon tour.
A fragmented report covers racing at Flemington and other venues. It notes fines for rule breaches, trainer suspensions, and race outcomes. Victors include Elvaulte on Saturday, with several horses listed as high performers or in training, and mentions of notable trainers and jockeys across events in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Southern Queensland and various garbled phrases. No coherent events, names, or identifiable facts emerge to summarize meaningfully.
A turbulent Tasmanian sea race at Mowbray Racecourse saw Remind surge to victory after a late mistake by Bh Gay Jaat, with penalties and muddied results affecting the field. Crowds watched as Revoh and other rivals contested the lead amid early delays and a rapid start to the event.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Broken Hill event and a car rally on a Wednesday. It mentions a person or item labeled Adelaide and a possible bid or bid amount. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
An OCR fragment shows Houghton Sulky Co of Marion and Chicago involved in a trotting wheels and harness product listing. Mentions pricing and service details for a Princeton related item, with references to Ueda and Fulbine wheels. The text is fragmented but indicates a trade catalog or ad line for sulky wheels and gear.
An aged OCR sample details trotting events with lists of winning horses and trim records, and notes ownership transfers among Australian clubs. It mentions officials, gate takings, and a host of names and locales, including Sydney and North Wagga, as part of a wide set of club transactions and race summaries.
The Australasian trotting scene at Victoria Park features a 4200- pound prize event on Monday December 24 for Matthes oF andolly contenders. Notable sales include trotting stock at Kirk’s Bacauée Melbourne with mares selling to Wied mum and Dixie-related foals. Roswbud, a favorite in Melbou rn, failed to win, with officials noting heavy losses among stakeholders and licensing shifts for future racing.
The report notes Dan Alto’s owner Nelda Smith and the horse now racing in Melbourne amid upcoming exhibitions and trophies. It covers track improvements at Epylog and near record-equalling performance, plus updates on horses like Mambrimo Dolly competing at Caytow and references to Trotting Club meetings, handicaps, and upcoming race dates in July and August.
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